Our Seniors played Tyrrellspass in the 2^nd round of the League on Tuesday night last.

This was a game of mixed fortunes for the Downs. It was a game we should have won but in the end was glad to settle for the draw.

Early on in the game, we failed to convert some of the chances created. Tyrrellspass broke down the field to score a goal to go into a four point lead. The Downs however, fought back to trail 1 – 4 to 0 – 5 at the break. Tyrrellspass again took the initiative to go into a four point lead for the second time in the game. The Downs fought back again to level matters with five minutes left in the game. The was some positive points which can be taken into the forthcoming championship campaign.

Team: Ciaran McCormack, Pat Doherty, Sean O’Leary, Stephen Cleary, Darren Devine, Fergal Fagan, Sean Loughlin, Noel Molloy, Joe Corroon, Enda Feaney, Thomas Cleary, Shane Deering, Conor Carley, Keith Shanley, Michael Murtagh. Sub: James Conroy.

The Under 14 team got their League Campaign underway against a strong St Lomans outfit. Playing with great heart and determination throughout, we struggled to cope with the strength and scoring power of the Lomans team. With the heart on display, we would be confident of gaining a victory in our next day out.

Team: Brendan Cleary, Mark Dalton, Philip Smith, Camine Keegan, William Newman, Michael Ward, Alan Raleigh, Stephen Devine, Greg Crowley, Niall Nolan, Eugene McCormack, Darren Price, David Flynn, Darren Loughrey, Joe Raleigh. Subs: Colm Rowan, Niall Poynton, Danny Poynton, Darren Skelly.

The Under 12 team also got their League Campaign underway last week and were unfortunate to go under to St Lomans by four points. In a high scoring game, the concession of four goals proved our undoing but we showed great spirit to come back every time a goal was scored. Despite losing, we can take great heart from the performance.

Team: Noel Poynton, Kevin Monaghan, Barry Leech, Alan Finch, Conor Raleigh, Mark Keegan, Niall Keegan, Darren Price, Darren Nolan, James Hennessey, Darren Skelly, Tommy Conneely, Darren Gibson, Sean Scally, Mark Conroy.

Subs: Katie Ennis, Lisa Crowley, Brendan Ennis.

Training commences for Under 14^’s and Under 16^’s on Tuesday nights at 7 pm. Training for Under 8’s, 10’s and 12’s commence on Saturday morning at 11.30 am. We are looking forward to seeing new players turning up. Any players, especially those Under 8 will be very welcome to show up.

Congratulations to Club member Sarah Corcoran who won the All Ireland Ladies Football Championship with Sligo IT recently.

Best of Luck to Barry Conroy and the rest of the County Under 21’s as they attempt to retain their Leinster Title in Tullamore on Sunday next.

The presentation of Certificates will take place on Monday night at 8.30 pm in the Centre.

There was no winner of the IR£2,000 Jackpot in the Lucky Numbers draw. Numbers drawn were 4, 5, 18, 22. IR£50 Prizewinners were Brian Murtagh jnr and Joseph Gaye, Gaybrook.

We thank The Cloughan Inn for hosting the draw.

We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the Late David Lynch, Raharney and the Late Billy McCormack, Delvin.

The club’s web-site address is:

http://homepage.eircom.net/~patrickdoherty